Dance and Drama Teacher / Dance and Drama Teacheress

Join Our Team at Beau Soleil

From September 2026, we invite you to become a part of our vibrant community at Beau Soleil, where we uphold the belief that it’s what you do that counts. This philosophy shapes our interactions with both staff and students, and fosters a culture of action, engagement, and participation inside and outside the classroom.

Our Philosophy

Our unique holistic education is grounded in four core values: Respect, Responsibility, Ambition, and Determination. These values provide a framework for our international student body, which features individuals from over sixty different countries with diverse academic backgrounds and a range of future aspirations.

Students at Beau Soleil benefit from curricular programs in both English and French, resulting in qualifications such as the IB or High School Diploma. Smaller class sizes offer flexibility, allowing our dedicated staff to incorporate innovative ideas into their teaching practices.

Our Community

Located in the heart of Villars-sur-Ollon, Beau Soleil provides an enviable lifestyle with winter skiing and year-round outdoor activities. Cultural adventures await in nearby Montreux, Lausanne, and Geneva, making it an inspiring environment for both work and study.

Our campus is equipped with excellent facilities, and we are committed to ongoing development and maintenance, ensuring a thriving environment for our students and staff alike.

Your Profile

At Beau Soleil, dance and drama transcend traditional subjects; they serve as vital forms of expression, creativity, and connection. As a Teacher of Dance and Drama, you will be part of a vibrant community dedicated to artistic exploration and personal development. You will collaborate with esteemed institutions like The Juilliard School and the Nord Anglia Education global network to enrich your teaching practice, while significantly impacting our students' experience in the performing arts.

Your passion for inspiring young individuals from diverse backgrounds will shine through in your lessons, as will your dedication to nurturing each student’s unique voice. With a focus on foundational techniques and encouraging confident performances, you foster an environment where risk-taking, collaboration, and self-expression are celebrated.

This role is well-suited for a creative and forward-thinking educator who embraces innovation and sets high expectations. You should feel comfortable inspiring engagement in the performing arts across the school community, with opportunities to grow into a coordinating role within the faculty over time.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Build a strong and visible profile for Dance and Drama within and beyond the Faculty of Creative and Performing Arts.
• Design and deliver an engaging and innovative curriculum that develops students’ skills in movement, acting, storytelling, and performance.
• Plan and provide high-quality lessons that inspire creativity, confidence, and artistic expression.
• Organise and lead performances, including productions and showcases, ensuring high standards of participation and presentation.
• Coordinate auditions, rehearsals, and technical elements of performances.
• Utilise assessment effectively to support student progress and create challenging learning opportunities for all.
• Collaborate with colleagues on cross-curricular projects and whole-school initiatives.
• Contribute to the co-curricular life of the school, including workshops and clubs.
• Support the academic and personal development of students within the boarding environment.
• Act as a mentor and role model, fostering confidence, teamwork, and resilience.

Education and Professional Qualifications

• Degree in Dance, Drama, Performing Arts, or a related field (Bachelor’s essential; Master’s desirable).
• Recognised teaching qualification.
• Strong subject knowledge in both dance and drama education.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are an advantage.

Experience

• Proven experience teaching Dance and Drama, ideally within a secondary or international school setting.
• Experience directing performances and leading productions.
• Demonstrable ability to design engaging curricula and inspire high levels of student participation.
• Experience contributing to a wider co-curricular or performing arts program.
• Experience with IB or international curricula is an advantage.

Person Specification

• Passionate about performing arts and education.
• Creative, energetic, and able to engage students of all abilities.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Collaborative, proactive, and willing to contribute beyond the classroom.
• Empathetic, adaptable, and culturally aware within an international boarding environment.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting student welfare.

How to Apply

Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

Beau Soleil is a member of the Nord Anglia Education group of schools, which offers staff the opportunity to become part of a global network and benefit from the professional training opportunities of the world’s leading organization of outstanding schools.